Just Back from Carnival Magic

[mulan1123]

Good review. I'll be on the Magic in December and can't wait!!!

 

As for your banana situation, I read/heard somewhere that they are unable to restock at other ports due to customs/regulations/quality, etc. But I do feel your pain.....

[bUU]

Given that they occasionally do things like 111 day long world cruises they clearly can restock in ports of call but it of course needs to be a planned restocking. These ships are apparently designed to carry enough Provisions such that they do not need to be restocked except once every seven days or so. By carefully scheduling reprovisioning every seven days they can acquire the reprovision they need most efficiently. One or two commodities are not sufficient reason to compromise the efficiency of the reprovisioning every seven days.

 

 

 

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[AmberTeka]

Trivia-Yes, there were many, many trivias...to name a few- Big Bang Theory, Harry Potter, Friends, Sports, General Knowledge. Also a lot of other games in Ocean Plaza like Sorry, Pictionary, Trivial Pursuit etc. My granddaughter and I each won Solid gold ships on a stick during Pictionary. (which I believe was called "Draw It".) I love Trivia and attend as many as I can.

Shops- I am not a shopper so I can't comment but I know there sure were a lot of the usual sales!

Photos-Since this was a family cruise we did all purchase photos which we think came out great. There are even photographers wandering around on the beach in Grand Turk to take pictures. I wish that the proofs were on the tv like some other ships instead of having to wander around looking for them.

Food- one should never run out of options esp for lunch on this ship. Guys burgers, Blue Iguana tacos/taco salad, Mongolian Grill, Deli Sandwiches, Pig and Anchor BBQ and Italian Restaurant are all available and free at lunch.

Casino-The casino on this ship is pretty smokey due to the fact that the sports bar is located inside of the casino. However, they do keep the airconditioning down low in there so it helps. Won a little and lost a little. We only play slots.

Shows- enjoyed them all. Best in my opinion are 88 Keys and America Rocks.

Ports-Amber Cove is a destination by itself without leaving the port-huge winding swimming pool,swim up bar, and water slide. The girls zip lined ($20 for the day) and rented a kayak. There are lots of water toys you can rent available.

St Thomas- we have been there many times. We decided to take the Kontiki Boat Tour with the whole family. It is a flat bottomed boat with a reggae band and free rum punch onboard(also a full bar). They give you a complete harbor tour and then take you to Honeymoon Beach. Was a great day and everyone (even the kids) enjoyed it. Lots of dancing, Limbo contest and even a glass window to see fish on the bottom).

San Juan- we all chose to go to El Moro Fort. We took a taxi. My son and his family walked. The little ones flew kites out front of the fort. There is a kite shop there too.

Grand Turk- We spend the day on the beach there (which we always do). Little ones learned how to snorkel and had a great time. Margaritaville is right behind the beach there. Chairs are free. Umbrellas are rented.

Hope this helps! Have a great cruise!

 

 

I ENJOY all of the things you listed. Again....Thank you for taking the time to do it for us!!

[pcvtmom]

We were on the same cruise, with you! I agree wholeheartedly with your assessment. Especially the part about embarkation and debarkation. In 24 cruises...FASTEST and friendliest embarkation and debarkation ever! Port Canaveral has it down to a science!